New Orleans vs LSU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 22

BetMGM Betting Dec 22, 2024, 9:40 AM

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LSU is a -27.5 point favorite vs New Orleans
Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
New Orleans / LSU TV channel: ESPN+

The New Orleans Privateers visit Pete Maravich Assembly Center to take on the LSU Tigers on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Baton Rouge, LA.

LSU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -27.5 (-110).

The New Orleans vs. LSU Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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New Orleans vs. LSU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

	Spread	Total (O/U)	Moneyline
New Orleans	+27.5 -110	O 152.5 -105	+
LSU	-27.5 -110	U 152.5 -115	+

New Orleans vs LSU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts LSU will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

New Orleans vs LSU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts LSU will cover the spread with 65.0% confidence for today’s game.

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New Orleans Basketball Best Bets Today:

New Orleans have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+4.02 Units / 19% ROI)
New Orleans has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
New Orleans has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 18 away games (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)

LSU Basketball Best Bets Today:

LSU has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+14.00 Units / 2% ROI)
LSU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.10 Units / 27% ROI)
LSU has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.25 Units / 20% ROI)
LSU has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.59 Units / 10% ROI)

New Orleans Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

New Orleans has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 14.68% ROI).

3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8 Units / 72.07% ROI
5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
5-5 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

LSU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LSU has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.25 Units / 1.35% ROI
5-6 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -13.93% ROI
6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.17% ROI

New Orleans Offensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans made 5.4 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

New Orleans had 23.6 free throw attempts per game last season — best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 21.2

New Orleans shot 42% (798/1,905) last season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

New Orleans is shooting 43% from inside the arc (87/200) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 54%

LSU Offensive Stats & Trends:

LSU had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (371 assists/ 410 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

LSU has averaged 13.9 turnovers per game (153 turnovers/11 games) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 10.9

LSU is shooting 28% from three (40/141) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 35%

LSU had 22.0 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

New Orleans Defensive Stats & Trends:

New Orleans averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (691 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

New Orleans has allowed opponents to shoot 44% from three (55/125) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

New Orleans has 316 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Southland Teams

New Orleans has averaged 7.7 steals per game (316 steals/41 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 7.8

LSU Defensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (756 points/718 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

LSU has allowed an average of 0.88 points per shot (316 points/359 shots) in the first half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.04

LSU has allowed opponents to shoot 34% (121/359) in the first half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 38%

LSU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (274/718) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%